If you were captivated by the raw intensity and emotional depth of Baby Reindeer, you’re not alone. The show’s unflinching look at personal trauma and its gripping storytelling left audiences wanting more.
While Baby Reindeer stands out for its unique narrative style and powerful performances, there are other shows that explore similar themes of self-discovery, complex relationships, and the darker side of human nature. From dark comedies that delve into the complexities of life to thrillers with a satirical twist, we’ve curated a list of five TV shows that will resonate with fans of Baby Reindeer. Here’s a look at each of them and what makes them worth adding to your watchlist.
1. Kevin Can F**k Himself
Created by- Valerie Armstrong
Starring- Annie Murphy, Mary Hollis Inboden, Eric Petersen, Raymond Lee, and Brian Howe
Kevin Can F**k Himself is a one-of-a-kind show. The show tells the story of Allison, a married woman who is trying to find herself within the confines of an unhappy marriage to Kevin, a man-child. The show is divided into two perspectives- Allison’s life as a stereotypical unhappy sitcom wife and the other perspective which is darker and more sombre where she is shown as a neglected and emotionally abused woman trying to break free from her husband.
2. The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Girl In The Window
Created by- Rachel Ramras, Hugh Davidson, and Larry Dorf
Starring- Kristen Bell, Michael Ealy, Cameron Britton, Tom Riley, and Mary Holland.
The Woman In The House Across The Street From The Girl In The Window is a comedy miniseries and is a satire on the psychological thriller genre by Netflix. The show tells the story of Anna, an alcoholic who sadly lost her child, and thinks that she witnessed a murder happening in the house across the street from her. She has a crippling fear of rain and is ostracized by her community for being weird.
3. I May Destroy You
Created by- Michaela Coel
Starring- Michaela Coel, Weruche Opia, and Paapa Essiedu
I May Destroy You is a highly acclaimed black comedy that follows Arabella, a Twitter star turned novelist who is struggling to meet the deadline on her second book, in the aftermath of a series of sexual assaults she experiences in a short span of time. It also tells the story of her closest friends, Terry and Kwame.
4. Fleabag
Created by- Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Starring- Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Andrew Scott, Sian Clifford, and Olivia Colman
Told in the first perspective, like Baby Reindeer, Fleabag is a somewhat light-hearted show that follows Fleabag, who is free-spirited whilst simultaneously being angry and frustrated. Fleabag introduces us to several characters in her life, from a loan officer to her old friend, who passed away recently, to her sister and obnoxious husband, and her father and soon-to-be stepmother. Fleabag can be hilarious in some places and absolutely gut-wrenchingly sad in others.
5. Russian Doll
Created by- Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, and Leslye Headland
Starring- Natasha Lyonne, Greta Lee, Yul Vazquez, Charlie Barnett, and Chloe Sevigny
Russian Doll is a comedy-drama television series that follows Nadia, a game developer, who on her 36th birthday becomes caught in a time loop where she dies and wakes up on the same day. While she is stuck in the time loop, she meets a man who is inexplicably experiencing the same thing. The two must figure out the significance of this occurrence to stop this hellish nightmare. In the second season of the show, both Nadia and Alan, find themselves stuck inside the bodies of their moms.
